Senior Healthcare Recruiter

StaffDNA®; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission

Advancement opportunities

Cutting-edge recruiting tools

Team-driven culture

Job summary

StaffDNA is seeking a Senior Healthcare Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting for nursing and allied health professionals across travel, local, and permanent roles. You will build strong pipelines, drive placements, and support clients while working in a metrics-driven environment.

The role emphasizes revenue-driving, candidate experience, and collaboration with account managers in a fast-paced staffing firm setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of healthcare agency recruiting experience
• Proven success placing allied, nursing, or locum tenens professionals
• Strong understanding of healthcare staffing workflows and urgency
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed performance metrics in staffing
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for healthcare professionals
• Source, screen, and place candidates across travel, local, and permanent roles
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates
• Develop relationships with healthcare professionals to understand career goals and match opportunities
• Partner with account managers and sales teams to fulfill client needs quickly and effectively
• Meet and exceed weekly and monthly recruiting KPIs (submittals, placements, revenue)
• Maintain accurate candidate records in ATS/CRM systems
• Stay informed on industry trends, pay packages, and market conditions
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from first contact through placement

Skills

Healthcare recruiting

Full-cycle recruiting

KPIs / Metrics

Client relationships

Communication

Organization

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM/ATS platforms

Modern sourcing tools

Job boards

Job description

If these words inspire you and you’re ready to join a team of high-performing recruiters, this role is for you. We’re seeking a senior recruiter who can build, manage, and deliver consistent results in this highly visible role at one of the country’s most awarded staffing companies.

At StaffDNA, we focus on progress and continuous improvement. We’re looking for driven individuals to join our recruiting team and make a meaningful impact. As an award-winning company, we seek high-performing people who want to join a strong, collaborative team.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need the ability to jump in and drive successful recruiting tactics, understand recruiting metrics, the ability to report and update management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to creatively solve problems quickly.

Position Overview

The Senior Healthcare Recruiter is responsible for full-cycle recruiting of nursing healthcare professionals across travel, local, and permanent opportunities. This role is ideal for a proven agency recruiter who can hit the ground running, build strong candidate pipelines, and consistently deliver high-quality placements.

You’ll play a critical role in driving revenue, supporting clients, and elevating the candidate experience—all while operating in a metrics-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for healthcare professionals
• Source, screen, and place candidates across travel, local, and permanent roles
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates
• Develop relationships with healthcare professionals to understand career goals and match opportunities
• Partner closely with account managers and sales teams to fulfill client needs quickly and effectively
• Meet and exceed weekly and monthly recruiting KPIs (submittals, placements, revenue, etc.)
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in ATS/CRM systems
• Stay informed on industry trends, pay packages, and market conditions
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from first contact through placement

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in healthcare agency recruiting (required)
• Proven success placing allied, nursing, or locum tenens professionals
• Strong understanding of healthcare staffing workflows and urgency
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed performance metrics in a staffing environment
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, and competitive environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in travel healthcare staffing
• Familiarity with modern sourcing tools, job boards, and CRM/ATS platforms
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission structure
• High-growth environment with clear advancement opportunities
• Access to cutting-edge recruiting tools and technology
• Supportive, team-driven culture with strong leadership

Why Join StaffDNA?

At StaffDNA, top performers are rewarded, growth is accelerated, and your impact is real. If you're a driven recruiter who knows how to build relationships, close placements, and thrive under pressure, this is your opportunity to take your career to the next level.